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Account Director

Account Executive

Business Affairs Manager / Sr Manager

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Account Director

About the Account Director role:

We’re seeking a creative, collaborative thinking, buttoned up, culturally attuned account manager that doesn’t shy away from a challenge. This person should have a team-oriented attitude, be pro-active and have a strong voice to manage and lead their projects. This person should not wait for projects to be assigned, but be digging into the clients’ business to help elicit success and growth. A successful Account Director will work hard, laugh along the way and be proud of the work delivered…have a passion for food including fast food (we won’t tell anyone), extreme sports (it’s all about varial flips) and uncovering the latest influencer coming from the underground scene (yes, we’ll overlook your search history!).

What We Want You To Do

Lead the agency’s day-to-day relationship with clients and internal teams through effective communication, problem solving and facilitating projects.

Acquire in-depth knowledge of the client’s business – their key issues, competitive situation and industry trends and be able to use the knowledge to develop creative and business opportunities.

Work directly with clients to develop client communication briefs and support the strategic planning team to develop insightful creative briefs.

Ensure that project deadlines and budgets are met, communicating and seeking approval of any changes to these.

Effectively present and sell creative work.

Identify ways to grow your client accounts through new business opportunities.

Manage the work and performance of team members to have them successfully deliver their goals.

Manage P&L on client business to maintain profitability for the agency.

Push the envelope, in your own thinking and the agency’s work, in new directions.

Partner with other stakeholder agencies to deliver integrated marketing initiatives.

Ability to take a difficult meeting and champion movement and momentum to get to great work.

What We Want You To Have For Success

Strong core competency in account management: successfully leading internal teams, developing strong client relationships that are based on earned respect and confidence, and being able to develop/execute a wide range of ideas and solutions.

Ability to effectively communicate and present the agency/client’s vision, recommendations and creative feedback to a range of internal and external teams.

Media knowledge to work in conjunction with the director of communications and media partners in the development of communications plans to drive campaign development.

Desire to be a leader, while passionate about involving others and having fun.

Strong attention to detail and time management.

Flexible and able to solve problems. Resilient and positive in difficult situations.

Excellent writing and verbal communication skills (a storyteller).

Digitally savvy with fluency with the latest developments in social and new media.

10+ years of experience in creatively driven shops.

Bachelor’s degree.

Multicultural market experience a plus.

Category experience in QSR, CPG or retail.

Account Executive

About the Account Executive role:

You’re an inquisitive, collaborative, and buttoned up account executive that is looking for an opportunity to begin leading creative projects. You understand that there isn’t one way to reach people, but multiple ways that are evolving every day – so traditional advertising may not be even where you want to start the conversation. New technology being developed not just by tech companies, but media/entertainment (oh, and advertising agencies) is yet another reason why you have a desire to work for an innovative creative shop.

What We Want You To Do

Work with the account management team on designated pieces of businesses to assist in managing the agency’s day-to-day relationship with clients and internal teams through effective communication, problem solving and facilitating projects.

Be a go-to person who knows the ins-and-outs of every assignment and can direct the team on logistics and/or find the necessary people to keep the projects on track.

Learn the category and business to provide key learning to the internal team; including, competitive analysis and industry trends.

Work with the Account Supervisor to oversee day-to-day client management; including, production projects, status reports, budget and cost control.

Ensure that project deadlines and budgets are met, communicating and seeking approval of any changes to these.

What We Want You To Have For Success

Effectively communicate to internal and external teams.

No fear of juggling multiple projects at any given time, and being able to easily switch gears and adapt to an ever-changing workload.

Strong attention to detail and time management.

Flexible and able to solve problems.

Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.

Digital display fluency.

Bilingual a plus (English/Spanish).

Bachelor’s degree.

3+ years experience in an advertising or digital agency.

Business Affairs Manager / Sr Manager

About the Business Affairs Manager / Sr Manager role:

You’re an inquisitive, collaborative, and buttoned up manager that is looking for an opportunity to be a business affairs leader at a creative agency. You desire an agency that pushes the boundaries on where media, technology and entertainment all intersect and how you can be integral to the creative process by providing solutions to complex issues.

What We Want You To Do

Be a business affairs leader in the agency by working closely with legal counsel, insurance partners and vendors to guide and lead the agency through effective communication, problem solving and facilitating projects with accuracy.

Acquire in-depth knowledge of the industry and client businesses – key issues, competitive trends and union rules, and be able to use the knowledge to develop solutions for contracts/licenses to allow the best creative product.

Keep abreast and engaged in shifts in talent, clearance and usage matters to keep the agency in front of changes that will impact the business.

Work collaboratively and cohesively with account, creative, social and production teams providing consultation on feasibility and offer recommendations to allow stellar creative.

Research and negotiate talent agreements with celebrities, athletes and influencers; including providing your point of view on additional considerations.

Working with finance and account teams to ensure timely estimates and payment for talent sessions, residuals, holding fees and varying licenses.